East of England Function Bands547 of the best live Rock and Pop Function Bands for hire in the the East of England

These are the perfect Function Bands for weddings, corporate events & parties in the East of England area, locally sourced by our entertainment experts. Find the best East of England Function Bands only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest entertainment agency.

A brand new Rock and Pop party band designed specifically for Alive Network clients! With a tried & tested repertoire spanning the Beatles to The Weeknd, plus years of hard work & gigging experience under their belts, The Walks guarantee a fun-filled party & a busy dance floor!

Jester are a professional 5 piece band comprising some of the UK's finest musicians! With material from artists like The Beatles, Kings Of Leon, Jackie Wilson, Jessie J, Stevie Wonder & more, Jester's versatile repertoire provides something for everyone!

The Dynamics are a professional, friendly bunch of musician's ready to rock your event! With music from the Beatles to Kings Of Leon plus a wealth of experience entertaining audiences all over the UK, The Dynamics are the perfect choice to kick start your party! Sound limiter friendly line up availa... Read more...

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A wandering acoustic act with the WOW factor. A live human jukebox!Quirky, spontaneous and interactive. Bursting with personality, talent and feel good factor. Holly and the Heels specialise in taking requests, playing outstanding versions of your favourite songs literally wherever you like.No wire... Read more...

A highly professional, top quality four piece band who perform the very best classic & contemporary pop, rock and soul numbers, guaranteed to fill your dance floor! Whether you want to hear Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones or the latest Ed Sheeran, The Brollies will make it their priority to make you... Read more...

With a wealth of experience gigging up and down the country, The Deputies are an energetic indie/rock and pop 4-piece band who put on a brilliant show. Performing everything from Blur, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC to Metallica, The Deputies bring the party.

A 4 piece party band with a professional attitude & stacks of experience! From Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl to I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor by the Arctic Monkeys, The Duplicators offer something for everyone with their energetic sets.

The Carnations are a premier, wedding, function & party band from the based in the Tri-county area. Made up of professional musicians, they focus on delivering upbeat and authentic versions of modern pop songs with golden oldies and nostalgic sing-a-longs thrown in.

All Alive Network bands are a self-contained entertainment package, providing all of the equipment required when you book a band, without clients having to hire additional sound and lighting equipment. They often travel over a large geographical area, and their performances are designed specifically for the demands of private events.

What kind of music do they play?

A function band setlist will contain a variety of rock and popular music from the 1950s right through to current chart acts, performing dancefloor-filling hits. A typical repertoire might feature artists such as:

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Kinks

Elvis

Van Morrison

Stevie Wonder

Bruno Mars

The Killers

Daft Punk

Taylor Swift

Take That

Maroon 5

Ed Sheeran

James Bay

Oasis

Blur

Coldplay

Kings of Leon

Arctic Monkeys

Beyoncé

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Popular types of bands to hire

Guitar bands

Usually formed of 3–5 members with an indie/pop/rock guitar based sound, covering artists like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles through to The Killers and Arctic Monkeys.

Pop/Funk/Soul bands

Containing anything from 5–12 members, often with female lead vocals and more prominent use of keyboards or a brass section, playing classic pop and Motown through to contemporary pop/RnB artists like Taylor Swift, Pharrell, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé.

Where in the UK can I hire a band?

Our bands are regularly booked for a range of events and locations across the UK and internationally – for weddings, corporate events, private parties, venues, festivals, and more. The most popular locations include:

How can I find local bands for hire near me?

The search form at the top of the page includes all counties of the UK. Simply run a search selecting your event type, the location and the date and we will show you a list of artists who are available along with their price and distance from your event location. The list is sorted by popularity, but you can reorder based on distance if you're specifically looking for a local band for hire.

Is a rock & pop band suitable for my event?

Rock and pop bands like the guys and girls in the list above specialise in lively and energetic performances so you and your guests can party! They are usually the headline evening entertainment, perfect for events including:

For weddings, a live band can perform the first dance, as well as provide background music between sets, delivering an all-in-one wedding entertainment solution. Many bands also offer jazz or acoustic sets for your drinks reception, and solo guitar / piano for your ceremony and wedding breakfast. These options can help to keep costs down, in comparison with hiring separate performers for your wedding day.

For corporate events, bands can provide walk-on music for awards ceremonies.

Volume considerations at your event

If you’ve ever been to a live gig, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like the exciting, big sound of a live band! Alive Network's bands can offer an electrifying live performance with a sound and volume to match. A volume level in the region of 95dB – 110dB is standard.

If your venue has a sound limiter or volume restrictions, many bands offer an electronic drum kit option which can significantly reduce the overall volume of the band. You can find our sound limiter friendly bands here.

If you prefer your entertainment to serve as background music, where guests can still easily hold a conversation in the same room, then you might like to consider a Jazz / Swing band, solo singer / guitarist or Rat Pack singer. All of these artists are able to perform popular music but in a more laid-back style.

How long will they perform for?

Most bands offer two 60-minute performances as standard, though many can perform for longer if required. You can spread out a two-hour performance by splitting it into three 40-minute sets.

For most weddings and private parties, the band would arrive at 6pm, get set up and sound checked by 7.30pm to 8pm, then start the first performance around 9pm, with the second performance starting around 10.30pm, through to a standard midnight curfew. Many bands will offer longer performances at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am.

Bands will provide background music from an MP3 player or laptop between their performances.

How loud are the band going to be?

The average volume level of most fully-amplified 4-piece guitar-based rock and pop bands, is between 95dB – 110 dB (decibels), with occasional volume peaks of around 120dB. This is a big, roof-raising sound with lots of energy, making them the perfect headliners to your party!

If your venue has noise restrictions or a sound limiter, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a band. Just speak to our Entertainment Coordinators before you book to find the right artists for you. Many of our bands have the option of an electric drum kit, which can significantly help to reduce overall volume. Check out our sound limiter friendly collection here.

How much space will we need if we book a band?

Most bands can work within a space of 4 metres wide by 3 metres deep, but this increases as you add more members. The guide below shows how much space bands of different sizes require:

Size of Band

Performance Space Required

3-piece band

3 x 3 metres

4-piece band

4 x 3 metres

5 and 6-piece band

5 x 3 metres

7-piece band and bigger

5/6 x 4 metres

How long will it take for the band to set up?

To unload, set up and sound check takes on average 60 – 90 minutes, depending on how close the band can park relative to the space they’re performing in. Some busy London hotels insist bands load in via a suppliers entrance, using an elevator shared with caterers and staff. This can greatly extend set up times.

After the performance, it takes around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.

What equipment will they need?

To really rock at your event, most live bands need:

a suitably-sized, safe, dry performance area. If performing outside, they will require cover – either from the rain or from the scorching sun!

a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up

parking provision, preferably with easy access to the venue

a secure, lockable changing room

refreshments such as soft drinks and sometimes food, depending on how long you have booked them for.

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